Research Engineer, Video (Contract Position)
Who We Are
Pindrop is the Real Human + Right Human® Identity Trust Platform for the AI era. As AI-driven fraud and deepfakes erode trust in digital communication, Pindrop delivers continuous identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital interactions in real time.
Enterprises rely on Pindrop to secure billions of high-risk customer interactions each year, including top U.S. banks, as well as leading insurers and healthcare providers. Powered by models trained on more than 1.5 billion real-world interactions annually and protected by 300+ patents, Pindrop restores trust while reducing fraud, lowering operational costs, and improving customer experience.
Recognized by TIME as one of 2025’s Best Inventions and by Inc. for Best in Business for Innovation, Pindrop is backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and CapitalG.
About the Role
We are seeking a curious, driven, and technically strong Research Engineer to support data preparation, experimentation, and model development across Pindrop’s audio and voice research initiatives. In this role, you will design and maintain datasets, build tooling for data augmentation and visualization, run experimental studies, and collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to advance model quality and performance.
This position sits at the intersection of research and applied engineering—helping transform cutting-edge ideas into production-ready innovations that protect millions of people.
What You’ll Do
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Design, curate, and maintain datasets used for ML model training, including data collection, augmentation, organization, and storage.
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Develop and maintain tools and pipelines for data collection, augmentation, analysis, and visualization.
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Contribute to research packages used for training, evaluating, and validating machine learning models.
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Conduct experimental studies across a variety of audio-processing tasks to assess accuracy, robustness, and model quality.
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Participate actively in the research team’s activities, including recurring research reviews, experimental discussions, and code reviews.
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Collaborate closely with researchers and engineering teams to integrate findings and improve research workflows.
Who You Are
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A creative problem solver passionate about building impactful products grounded in research.
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Enthusiastic about audio processing and excited to bridge the gap between research concepts and real-world applications.
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Skilled at explaining complex topics clearly and building strong collaborative relationships across teams.
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A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
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Known for delivering high-quality work on time and driving projects to completion.
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Resilient, optimistic, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
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Resourceful and eager to explore new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
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Highly accountable—you follow through on commitments, under-promise, and over-deliver.
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Adaptable and able to maintain perspective while shifting priorities.
Your Skill Set
Required
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Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.
- Good proficiency in Python.
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3+ years of professional experience as a research engineer or data engineering experience.
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Familiar with preparing datasets for ML training and evaluation.
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Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.
Preferred
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Experience working with audio or visual data and data collection workflows.
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Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or React JS.
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Knowledge of biometrics, authentication, fraud detection, or customer experience systems.
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Experience communicating with internal/external customers about proof-of-concepts or technical findings.
What’s In It for You
As a Pindropper, you’ll join a rapidly growing company making technology more human through the power of voice.
You’ll work alongside world-class researchers and engineers on impactful problems, while enjoying team connection, supportive culture, and unlimited PTO.
Within 30 Days
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Meet your team and colleagues through structured 1:1s.
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Begin learning the product and research area through onboarding, training, and guided resources.
Within 60 Days
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Understand team expectations.
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Begin contributing to a research project defined with your manager.
Within 90 Days
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Develop intermediate familiarity with Pindrop’s products and research initiatives.
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Build strong working relationships across the team.
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Begin independently executing against the research roadmap.
What We Offer
As part of Pindrop, you will directly influence research that shapes the future of voice authentication and security.
- Competitive compensation, including equity for all employees
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Work-from-home stipend: $50/month plus a one-time $200 stipend at the start of employment
- Learning & development support: Corporate English classes and reimbursement for professional courses (annual budget)
- Remote-first culture
This position is contracted through Alcor BPO.
Not sure if this is you?
We want a diverse, global team, with a broad range of experience and perspectives. If this job sounds great, but you’re not sure if you qualify, apply anyway! We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time.
AI - A Transformative Force
At Pindrop, we view artificial intelligence as a transformative force that, when harnessed responsibly, can unlock unprecedented value for our customers, partners and society and enable and empower us to continue to deliver cutting-edge technology to combat fraud and unblur the lines between what it means to be human versus machine.
Pindrop may use AI tools to help prioritize job applications for human review. The AI tool may analyze your work experience and skills to assess fit for the role, but does not consider your name or contact details. Applications with the strongest match to job requirements are prioritized for human review; not all applications may be individually reviewed.
Pindrop is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Here at Pindrop, it is our mission to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, marital and/or veteran status.